Synlett 2008(5): 777-781  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1032110
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Gold-Catalyzed [2+2] Cyclization of Alkyne-propargylic Pivaloates to Fused Bicyclic Compounds

Chang Ho Oh*, Ahyun Kim
Department of Chemistry, Hanyang University, Sungdong-Gu, Seoul 133-791, Korea
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Publication History

Received 3 December 2007
Publication Date:
26 February 2008 (online)

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Abstract

We discovered a new and highly convenient gold-catalyzed cyclization of alkyne-propargylic pivaloates leading to fused bicyclic compounds.